Laboratory Assistant

About the role

Assists in the technical and clerical aspects of the Laboratory department. Manages collection, acceptance, receipt and processing of all specimens into the Laboratory department(s).

Responsibilities

• Attend to samples received through pneumatic tube stations.
• Performs specimen collection (i.e. venipuncture, capillary puncture).
• Complete computerized registration of patient samples using Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Processes samples to be sent to reference laboratories for test completion following specific guidelines for packaging and shipment as outlined by each recipient.
• Process microbiological samples for culture applying sample to appropriate medium and placing in appropriate temperature controlled environment.
• Assist technical staff by organizing and preparing samples for testing, such as centrifugation, preparation of smears for staining, and placing samples on analyzers for testing that do not require programming.
• Prepare samples for long term storage after testing is complete.
• Contact external facilities to report stat and critical results.
• Complete basic quality control steps (i.e. sterility testing, new lot qualification).
• Perform reagent and disposable inventory management tasks.
• Assemble requested supplies for specimen collection at external facilities.

Qualifications

Familiarity with a hospital laboratory is desired. Medical terminology preferred.

Benefits

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retailer readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Pay

This position is for PRN, as needed.

Schedule

This position is for PRN, as needed.